Looking Through Her Eyes by Carmen Brown

Sitting on my back porch on a beautiful afternoon, my grandmother and mother sat around the table chatting about life. An entire generation, including my little baby in the belly! My grandmother is such an incredible woman who has lived through more than I could ever imagine. She knows what it is like to live without electricity, computers, cell phones, refrigerators, and just about anything else you can think of that makes life ‘easier’. She knows what it is like to make her own clothes for her and her children, how to churn her own butter, how to sit down and write a letter instead of sending an email. It blows my mind the amount of knowledge this woman holds. Think about all the classes you would have to take to know this stuff!

As we sat on the patio, my grandmother talked about the baby birds that were nesting in the tree beside us. Emory noticed recently the babies peaking their heads out, not yet old enough to fly on their own. It was so special to hear my grandmother laugh about the simplest pleasures in life that most of us take for granted. How long has it been since I sat outside and listened to nature? It must be amazing to see life through her eyes. She is now 80 (almost 81) and is in almost perfect health. She has had a few issues, but none life threatening. I feel so blessed to have her in my life. Thank you Grandma for the many years you have given me knowledge, compassion, and love!